Meaning & use
lounge
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To relax in a lazy, comfortable manner, often while sitting or lying down.
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They spent the afternoon lounging by the pool with cold drinks.
He was lounging on the sofa, scrolling through his phone instead of studying.
A note on using this word
Often carries a mildly negative connotation of idleness when used to describe someone avoiding responsibilities.
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